riverbridge partners makes $1.9 million bet on asml
Minneapolis, Tuesday, 22 April 2025.
riverbridge partners llc recently signaled strong confidence in asml by investing $1.9 million in its stock. this decision comes at a time when congressional members have actively traded asml shares, with eight purchases and one sale in the last six months. notably, representative marjorie taylor greene made four separate purchases of asml stock. this activity underscores asml’s significance in the semiconductor industry, especially considering its dominance in euv lithography equipment.
institutional activity and asml’s stock
Institutional investors’ activity in asml shares is closely monitored as it can significantly impact stock valuation and investor sentiment [1]. In the fourth quarter of 2024, a substantial number of institutional investors, 872 in total, increased their positions in asml, while 635 reduced their holdings [1]. Notably, jennison associates llc significantly decreased its asml holdings by 1,460,680 shares, representing a 99.7% reduction, valued at approximately $1.01 billion [1]. capital world investors also reduced their position by 1,301,979 shares, a 22.1% decrease, estimated at $902.38 million [1]. Conversely, jpmorgan chase & co added 1,166,532 shares, marking an 82% increase, valued at $808.5 million [1].
asml’s technological advancements
asml continues to solidify its market leadership through technological innovation. on april 19, 2025, asml unveiled its new euv system, the nxe:5000, which is projected to increase wafer output by 15% compared to its predecessor [3]. dr. ingrid jansen, asml’s cto, emphasized that the nxe:5000 marks a significant advancement in productivity and efficiency [3]. the company anticipates commencing shipments of the nxe:5000 in the third quarter of 2025 [3]. asml’s dominance is evident as it holds 81.2% of the global lithography equipment market share based on 2019 revenue [3].
financial performance and market outlook
asml’s recent financial performance has presented a mixed outlook. asml’s q3 2024 results showed revenue of €7.467 billion, surpassing expectations, with earnings per share at €5.28 and a gross profit margin of 50.8% [3]. however, the company lowered its full-year 2025 revenue forecast to €30-35 billion, with an anticipated gross profit margin of 51-53% [3]. furthermore, the order amount was €2.633 billion, falling short of market expectations of €5.39 billion, resulting in a stock price decline of over 16% [3]. despite market uncertainties, ceo christophe fouquet anticipates continued industry recovery in the second half of the year [3].
analyst ratings and market sentiment
analyst ratings on asml have been varied, reflecting the complexities of its market position. on february 19, 2025, citigroup issued a ‘sell’ rating, while jefferies issued a ‘buy’ rating on january 9, 2025 [1]. investnow analysts also lowered their price target for asml to $900 [3]. recent news indicates positive sentiment, with seeking alpha reporting analyst upgrades for asml on april 21, 2025 [5]. amy raskin announced on cnbc that she increased her asml holdings, further underscoring positive market sentiment [5]. these diverse perspectives highlight the ongoing debate surrounding asml’s valuation and future growth prospects [1][5].